F♯6 banjo chord

How to play F♯6 on banjo

The most common way, the first shape above: your middle finger on the low D string at the 4th fret, your index finger on the G string at the 3rd fret, your ring finger on the B string at the 4th fret and your little finger on the high D string at the 4th fret. Don’t play the short G string.

From the short G string x 4 3 4 4 (x: not played, 0: open)

What notes are in F♯6?

F♯6, F♯ sixth, is F♯, A♯, C♯ and D♯: the root (F♯), the major third (A♯), the perfect fifth (C♯) and the major sixth (D♯). Its formula is 1 3 5 6.

Which chord has the same notes as F♯6?

E♭m7. Both are F♯, A♯, C♯ and D♯; which one you hear depends on the bass note.

Can I play F♯ instead of F♯6?

Yes. F♯6 is F♯ with D♯ added, a sweeter, older sound, heard in swing and early rock and roll.